Summer Party Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of summer party venues average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Palmz Rooftop Bar at The Carlton Club Hotel in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘They had set up all my decorations ahead of us arriving to the venue . Thanks so much guys we will be back!’

• The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I booked the area for my 30th birthday with around 40 people and the space worked perfectly!’

• Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Nice open windows, nice space with disco lights and speakers available...’

You'll find summer party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Lonsdale St at Father's Office on 249 Little Lonsdale Street - 100 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘1. Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful...’
• Entire Venue at Goldilocks Rooftop Bar on 264 Swanston Street 5 - 150 m from centre.
  Venue said: Just as Goldilocks tried all the chairs until she found the most comfortable, you can try many rooftop bars but Goldilocks Rooftop Bar is; "Just Right!
• Blossom Rooftop Bar at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Event staff went above and beyond.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for summer party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller summer party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Courtyard at Northcote Event Rooms, rated 5/5 - garden for 40 guests
  Venue said: Courtyard is a private outdoor space at Northcote Event Rooms defined by an enclosed, sheltered layout that separates it from the rest of the venue. Design: The courtyard uses café-style rattan chairs and small round tables...

• Courtyard at Cornerstone Pizzeria - terrace for 45 guests
  Venue said: The venue has 2 spaces, the entire restaurant itself and the outdoor space - the courtyard. For the convenience of guests, there is a parking nearby, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

• The Deck at The Mint Bar & Restaurant, rated 4.9/5 - terrace for 50 guests
  Venue said: Elegant yet informal, the Mint, an iconic venue in Melbourne's CBD, will make a perfect setting for your next function. It is famous among locals and tourists for its casual beer garden, carefully crafted beers, other tempting...

Cheap summer party venues in Melbourne start from $100 hire fee per hour or $25 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Terrace at South Warrandyte Function Centre, from $100 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great quiet location with ample facilities for any major party event.’

• Rooftop Bar at Young & Jacksons, from $25 per person (up to 75 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.’

• Rooftop at Coppersmith Hotel, from $150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: Coppersmith Hotel in South Melbourne is a boutique hotel, offering accommodation and spaces for events. Our venue features a restaurant, a bar, a cellar and a rooftop.

If you are planning to host a summer party, you couldn’t have chosen a better city than Melbourne! The city and its surroundings boast stunning scenery, gardens and beaches, as well as gorgeous restaurants and bars with impressive decor. Discover the huge variety of venues in Melbourne’s city centre. The breathtaking Docklands is home to plenty of waterside venues. South Wharf offers not only insight into Melbourne’s rich maritime history, but also a range of unique venues.

When the season is in and the weather spoils, more and more summer parties are happening. If you have a particular venue in mind, we encourage you to book it as soon as possible! It is quite common that people book venues for their summer parties even 6 months in advance to secure their favourites. You will be able to book a venue at even the last minute, but you have to keep in mind that you will have a limited choice.